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Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea vs Xerjoff Amber Star

Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea and Xerjoff Amber Star compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Sex and the SeaFrancesca Bianchi20163.6★
77% alikevs
Amber StarXerjoff20134.3★

The difference in plain words

Sex and the Sea and Amber Star have a fair amount in common; both have Ambergris, Vanilla and Benzoin. Sex and the Sea leans more powdery, while Amber Star leans woody. Amber Star is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingAmber Star
Stronger projectionAmber Star
Better perceived valueAmber Star
More of a night scentAmber Star

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Sex and the Sea ● Amber Star
AmberSweetAnimalicVanillaBalsamicWarm SpicyWoodyPowdery
Both share: Ambergris · Vanilla · Benzoin · Myrrh · Sandalwood
Only in Sex and the Sea: Coconut · Pineapple · Civet · Immortelle · Mimosa · Iris · Labdanum · Rose
Only in Amber Star: Ylang-Ylang · Cedar · Guaiac Wood · Gurjan Balsam · Opoponax

Community votes

Sex and the Sea ← · → Amber Star
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Not enough votes for the left fragrance here.
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
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Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
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Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male
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Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Amber Star +78
0
78
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Amber Star +60
0
60
Price valueAmber Star +21
0
21
Night-nessAmber Star +23
46
69
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine